Kaze
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Continuous improvement, change for the better
Origin: Japanese
Popularity: Ranked #8593 in 2025 with 9 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Kaizen. Shares the meaning 'Continuous improvement, change for the better.'
Similar names: kazen, kae, kaz, kazz, kaezen, kaizen, kaizer, kayzen
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Kaze? About 1 in 369,833 babies born in 2025 were named Kaze, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kaze
What does the name Kaze mean?
Kaze means “Continuous improvement, change for the better” from Japanese roots.
What is the origin of the name Kaze?
Kaze has Japanese origin. The traditional meaning is “Continuous improvement, change for the better”.
How popular is Kaze?
Kaze ranked #8243 in 2025 — given to 9 babies that year.
When was Kaze most popular?
Kaze peaked in 2022 with 15 babies registered that year.
Is Kaze a boy or girl name?
Kaze is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kazes in registered births are male.
Is the name Kaze rising or falling in popularity?
Kaze has fallen 856 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7387 in 2020 to #8243 in 2025.
How long has Kaze been recorded?
Kaze appears in birth records across 10 years — from 2013 through 2025.